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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1880
Page
3
W Ruse is authorized to make collections for Steven Stark and to issue receipts for the same. The directive confirms authority to collect debts or dues on Stark’s behalf and to provide acknowledged receipts upon payment.
Observation taken at the same moment across stations shows consistent readings for June measurements. Corva U. 8 A notes alignment of signals and 4:17 reference timing.
J W Brown of Coyote Creek near Unionville reports a hopeful fruit crop despite late frosts. He cultivates about three acres with apple trees and expects several sons of fruit this season. pears may yield half a crop while peaches fail. Weather yesterday showed clouded skies and warm, unsettled air, with distant cloudbursts in the mountains. Sam Linkton returns from Paradies mines and praises their condition. Senator Booth of California travels through on his way to the Golden State.
James Thacker of the Veletraph loon forwarded a mixologi cal compound to counteract affectations and sorrowful influences. Hopkins team departed for Paradise with twelve pallets under guard watch freight for BP Bierce.
A young man recounts a fishing trip with four women in bright hats and light dresses. The ladies slide down banks, chase a fish, argue over poles, and cause a splash as a "feeble minded sucker" hooks the bait. The scene turns chaotic yet amusing, ending with the note that the fisher will be disappointed if he expects many fish.
The Bulletin quotes whole carcass rates for slaughterers to dealers: Beat quality six and six cents, other kinds four and five. Veal large calves five to six, small calves seven to eight. Mutton wethers three and three and a half, ewes three cents. Also two district court decisions: Brown v Ashley restraining use of Coyote Creek waters, damages denied. Pierce v Welsh, judgment for defendant over 350 and costs. Wool market prices listed for southern, San Joaquin, northern, Humboldt and names. There will be preaching at M E Church tomorrow at 11 and 7, with Sunday school after morning service. Registry agent Peter Woolcock declines to serve.
The Humboldt County Republican Central Committee named delegates for the August 11 1880 Carson City State Convention. D L Creswell Unionville Joseph Marten Lovelock Wm Blackstock Winnemucca James Harvey Paradise Henry Pratt Eden Valley were appointed due to busy schedules for a primary election. Grass chair and M B Stauston secretary noted. Battle Shipped. General Coe sent thirteen carloads of cattle from the station to Nebraska today with plans for more shipments tomorrow or the next day. Cattle sourced from southern Humboldt County purchased from Sweeney Miller and others.
The Salt Lake Tribune notes the lake measures ninety three miles long and forty three miles wide with evaporation about one inch daily and water influx slightly higher. Obituaries tell Elizabeth Bowman of Corydon Indiana died aged 105, mother of 11, grandmother 49, and great grandmother 155. Octave Murray of Washoe City died after razor injuries from intoxication induced insanity. Cynthia and Elizabeth Taggart, long bedbound in Middlesex Massachusetts, died with illness or vitality lacking.
Mrs Geo Gray of San Francisco announces the opening of a new millinery establishment in Winnemucca, next to M Hofman’s store, next Monday. Orders entrusted will be filled promptly in latest styles at reasonable terms. jy]7-1t
The Northwestern Masonic Aid Association of Chicago names M J Henley of Virginia City Nevada as general agent and Alexander Wise to cover Winnemucca and vicinity for widows and orphans relief. The circular describes low annual cost and strong indemnity. Seek information at the Winnemucca office on Second Street near Bridge.
SPECIAL LOCALS describe hair aging causes and promotes Aver's Ham Vicar as a remedy. It claims to restore faded or gray hair to brown or black, soften the scalp, remove dandruff, stop hair loss, and encourage new growth where follicles remain. The product is said to add luster without oil or dye and won’t stain fabrics.
A new shipment of groceries arrives at Curnoweths, offering seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar. The ad promises quality, no adulterated goods, and asserts the store aims to attract customers with a small margin and friendly service.
Rev George H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana declares his life and his wife’s life owed to Shilohs Consumption Cure. The medicine, praised by the minister and his wife, is advertised as effective for lung diseases and selling at a high rate. Drs Matcurtz France. Bourbon Indiana May 15 1878. Sold by C A DeSaussere.
Strident medical remedies promise cure for dyspepsia liver complaint constipation sour stomach and debility with Shilor e Vitaliser free if ineffective and Brown's Vermifuge Worm Lozenges and Panacea offered with bold claims of pain relief and quick cures. Levy Co promotes cheap eats dry goods coffee and a large clothing stack with daily arrivals and low prices.
The Paradise Valley Mining Company shipped to San Francisco today two bars of bullion valued at 4183 dollars 20 cents.
An advertising line touts Garex Avavst Frower as a remedy for Pyapepsia, Liver Complaints, and various ailments. It claims energy and savings lead to riches while health improves quickly with two doses, offering sample bottles at 10 cents and regular bottles at 75 cents through druggists nationwide.
An ad lot touts Baking Powder brands including Everybody's, Levy & Co's Ideal, and claims their powders outperform rivals. It promotes ladies summer hats at reduced prices, inviting shoppers to visit Frank Fellows' Fashion Sample Room and E Beinsart & Co for imports like Beidsieck wine.
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